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9 MLS

1996 Porsche 911

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

127,250 mi
Last recorded127,250 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Porsche 91172,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 MLS
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 127,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,007 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,822 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 126,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 126,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,759 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges and slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 125,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 125,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 123,360 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 121,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 121,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 119,581 miles

N/S/F tyre is cracking on the sidewall.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 113,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,025 miles

1. Full under tray is fitted †2. Rear brake discs are corroded †3. Slight play in steering rack (Os) †4. Sill covers are fitted †5. Nsf & Osf lower suspension bushes have some play

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 111,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1. Full undertray is fitted

2. Rear brake discs are corroded †3. Slight play in steering rack (os) †4. Sill covers are fitted

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,313 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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9 MLS is a 1996 Porsche 911 in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 72,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9 MLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9 MLS registered?

9 MLS is a 1996 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 9 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 MLS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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